Author: mktdaf
Writings: Tell me, dear heart
There are a number of places the discussion begins – sometimes we have an idea, sometimes we just gotta do something , and all the possibilities in between – but I love that amazing place where you say the thing my heart was ready for, and my mind embraces, and my legs are ready to…
Readings: Edgar Cayce – when sunsets, conversation, babes, roses & song all come together…
This little meditation is from the readings of Edgar Cayce, and sums up the place that beauty plays in making love & creativity come alive, dear heart… Then, to be able to remember the sunset, to be able to remember a beautiful conversation, a beautiful deed done where hope and faith were created, to remember…
Writings: Luang Por, and a reminder to let go….
This is a snippet from one of the dharma talks of Ajahn Chah (more familiar to some, affectionately, as Luang Por), with a reminder to let go, let go, let go… One purpose of morality or virtue is harmony with our spiritual friends. This should be our aim, rather than just trying to fulfill our…
Writings: Rinpoche reminds the wounded heart: Life is impermanent, fragile and changing
Seekers sometimes think about giving it all up when they’re hurting, and it seems to make sense – an escape to the French Legion, or longer hours at the office, or looking for a new lover to replace the one who just made us hurt by leaving – it feels like this will fill the…
Writings: Morning thoughts, with Sister Teresa
I guess we all have our heroes & heroines ‘mongst the folk who tell stories with words that resonate with us…one of our favourites in my little monk community is Sister Teresa (also more famously known as St. Teresa of Avila, and even more famously as a really cool nun). In this snippet from her…
Understanding the peace which passeth all understanding….
Let me get this straight (this is me, talking to me): You don’t have to understand things to feel OK about life? What? I don’t understand. It’s kinda like this. Stay with me on this one. Just yesterday, I was talking with a friend who had 56 different problems that she and I were trying…
Writings: Meditation changes rough schools…
Ever since you added meditation to your practice, dear monk, you’ve noticed the shift, both subtle & large. You always hope & dream & even say, “I wish everyone did this!” Here’s a start, hey: Meditation transforms roughest San Francisco schools David L. Kirp At first glance, Quiet Time – a stress reduction strategy used…
Thoughts: Looking for the searing truth…
Those doing soul work, who want the searing truth more than solace or applause, know each other right away. Those who want something else turn and take a seat in another room. Soul-makers find each other’s company. Rumi